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Dignity
Through Choice

Our innovative social supermarket model challenges traditional food bank approaches by allowing individuals to shop for groceries at significantly reduced prices. This preserves choice, reduces stigma, and empowers people to make nutritional decisions for their families. In 2023, we served over 2,500 households through this program with a 94% satisfaction rate.

From Crisis to
Career

Our Pathway to Employment program combines immediate relief with long-term solutions. Participants receive food assistance while completing job training in high-demand fields. With partnerships across the hospitality, retail, and service industries, we've helped over 1,200 individuals secure sustainable employment in the past three years, with an 83% retention rate after one year.
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Nourishing
the Future

Our School Nutrition Initiative serves over 3,000 children daily across 42 schools in underserved neighborhoods. Beyond providing breakfast, we offer nutrition education, weekend food backpacks, and family cooking workshops. Participating schools report a 22% improvement in attendance and a 15% increase in academic performance among students in the program.

Food Security

Emergency food distribution, social supermarkets, and nutrition education programs ensuring no one goes hungry in our communities.

Shelter & Housing

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and housing stabilization services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Mental Health & Support

Counseling services, support groups, and social integration programs addressing the psychological impacts of poverty.

Stories of
Transformation

Real stories from people whose lives have been changed through our programs
Maria van Dijk
"After losing my job during the pandemic, I didn't know how I'd feed my children. Bouman Stichting not only provided food but helped me find new employment."
Jan de Vries
"As a volunteer for 5 years, I've seen firsthand how Bouman Stichting transforms lives. The dignity and respect shown to everyone is truly inspiring."
Fatima Alami
"The social supermarket gave me choice and dignity when I needed help the most. Now I'm back on my feet and volunteering to give back."

Building Dignity
Creating Opportunity

For 35 years, Bouman Stichting has been transforming lives through comprehensive human services and sustainable poverty alleviation in the Netherlands.
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Dedicated Volunteers

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Bouman StichtingHeadquarters
Established in 1987 by Gerrit and Anna Bouman, who witnessed firsthand the growing gap between wealth and poverty in their Amsterdam neighborhood.
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Bouman StichtingHeadquarters
Established in 1987 by Gerrit and Anna Bouman, who witnessed firsthand the growing gap between wealth and poverty in their Amsterdam neighborhood.
OUR LOCATIONSWhere to find us?
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GET IN TOUCHSocial links
Get in touch with us through our social platforms.

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Copyright by Bouman Stichting NGO. All rights reserved.